015088 Teaching Literacy

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Hermine Scheeres

This subject introduces students to reading and writing theories and their applications in teaching and learning contexts. The focus is on the social purposes of reading and writing in various situations. The subject explores skills and strategies for developing literacy and looks at the language and structure of different kinds of texts. Students are introduced to relevant methodologies for the teaching of literacy which draw on an understanding of language, text and context.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,800.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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